Northern Shores Elementary


Northern Shores Elementary School is a modern, student-oriented, state-of -the-art learning facility located in northern Suffolk. The staff at Northern Shores is dedicated to fostering respect for individual differences, communicating high expectations, and helping students develop positive personal qualities while working toward mastery of the Virginia Standards of Learning.

School Snapshot
Grades - Pre-K through 5
Motto - I am thinking like a winner!
Principal - Elizabeth Leigh Bennett
Assistant Principal -
Alice Johnson-Blowe
Mascot - Splash the Dolphin
Colors - Blue and White
2008 Enrollment - 732

Average Class Size:  25
Accreditation - Fully Accredited
Parents to Contact -
Sonja Lewczyk      483-2630
Leslie Littlejohn     483-0794

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The staff and students at Northern Shores are strongly supported by the community, parents, and an actively involved PTA. Northern Shores’ staff is committed to providing a strong and challenging educational program in a safe environment. Each student at Northern Shores is given the opportunity to learn through a variety of teaching strategies in a culturally rich and intellectually stimulating learning environment.

The Northern Shores general education program provides opportunities to integrate students with special learning needs in a variety of inclusive academic and nonacademic experiences. All Northern Shores students have many opportunities to expand their experiences in the areas of technology, art, music, and physical education.

By encouraging multicultural sharing, promoting and expanding technology advances, and keeping at the forefront of current learning and teaching theories, Northern Shores is proud to continue its tradition of academic excellence.



website: www.spsk12.net/schools/nses/




Shining Stars
PTA Reflections - Seven students placed in the 2008 City-Wide PTA Reflections program. Two of those students continued on placing at the State-wide level.

Northern Shores' Teacher of the Year, Kim Stickels was also selected as the Division-Wide Teacher of the Year.
Northern Shores students and staff raised more than $8,000 in charitable contributions for United Way, Suffolk Education Foundation, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, the Food Bank, Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots and for families who were affected by the April 2008 tornado.
Northern Shores teachers recognize an average of 30 Students of the Month each month, totalling more than 300 students a year.
PTA Membership - Northern Shores is very proud of the PTA’s effort to support the school’s overall educational program. Since the school's opening in 2002, the PTA has registered more than 350 members each year.
Northern Shores is grateful for the active participation of over 180 community volunteers who gave more than 1,000 hours of their time in service of the NS students and staff during the 2007-08 school year.


 

2008 Test Scores
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) are a framework of basic skills students in each grade level should learn in English, math, science, social studies, and technology.

The SOL tests are given each spring to measure students' success in meeting these state standards. The 2008 benchmark for elementary grades is a 75% pass rate in English, 70% in math, 70% in science and 70% in history.



2008 SOL Scores:
English
92
Math
93
Science - Gr 3
91
Science - Gr 5
90
History Gr 3 95
History Gr 4-5 93

Extracurriculars
Students at Northern Shores Elementary can participate in these activities:
Student Council
Association
Study Buddies
Chorus
Just Say No Club
CHROME Club
Student Safety Patrol
Annual Northern Shores Talent Show

Incentives
Northern Shores Elementary students can take advantage of the following incentives and recognition programs:
Teddy Bear Award, Honor Roll  & Perfect Attendance
SOL-Related Theatre Performances
Student of the Month
Field Day
PTA Reflections Program
Science Circus
Career Day

Outreach Efforts
The school participates in the division’s Partners-in-Education program with the following organizations:
Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy
Lakeview Medical Center
Suffolk Fire & Rescue/
Station 5
Commander Amphibious
Squadron II
McDonalds of Harbour View
Joint Forces Command
BB&T Bank
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